Production Co-ordinator

Production Coordinator

Greater Manchester

£40,000 - £45,000 Benefits

The Opportunity

A fast-paced and growing manufacturing business is seeking a highly organised Production Coordinator to take ownership of order planning and production alignment across multiple departments.

This is a pivotal role acting as the central link between Sales, Production, and Customers-ensuring orders are planned accurately, delivered on time, and communicated clearly throughout the process.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly, and you enjoy balancing detail with problem-solving, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Coordination

• Plan and coordinate customer orders across multiple production schedules
• Assign realistic delivery dates based on capacity, materials, and operational constraints
• Balance workloads to optimise output and meet targets
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or scheduling conflicts

Production Alignment

• Work closely with production teams to ensure plans reflect shop floor capability
• Monitor output vs plan and adjust schedules as required
• Proactively flag risks to delivery timelines and implement corrective actions

Order Accuracy & Handover

• Ensure all planned jobs are handed over with accurate and complete information
• Cross-check order details including materials, quantities, and specifications
• Maintain consistency across planning and production systems

Customer Communication

• Act as a key contact for customers regarding delivery updates
• Manage expectations with clear and realistic timelines
• Communicate delays or changes proactively and professionally

Systems & Planning Control

• Maintain and update multiple planning tools (primarily Excel-based)
• Ensure all schedules are aligned and reflect real-time changes
• Track orders from planning through to production readiness

Problem Solving & Reactive Planning

• Respond to urgent orders, delays, and material shortages
• Re-plan efficiently to minimise disruption
• Maintain control and visibility during periods of change

Materials & Capacity Coordination

• Liaise with procurement to ensure material availability
• Monitor capacity vs demand across departments
• Support reporting on delivery performance and planning accuracy

About You

• Proven experience in a production planning, scheduling, or coordination role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence managing complex data
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with both internal teams and customers
• Able to work at pace and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing manufacturing operation
• A dynamic, fast-moving environment with real responsibility and impact

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